lwb to swb conversion

brittonschneide · 10-25-2009, 07:18 PM

Hey I am currently looking into shortening my 82' c10. Has anyone ever shortened a lwb truck. Also can someone please tell me the demisions of the 82-87 swb truck (the wheel base and bed measurements) thank you!!!

leolkfrm · 10-26-2009, 05:17 AM

if you were making a miget truck i can see doing it! otherwise why????

gmctrucks · 10-26-2009, 06:02 AM

I have seen it done on TV and I remember they Z cut the frame so it could be welded up better or it would hold up better can be done have you considered looking for a short-bed frame and going from there. It's an idea. I bought the movie Christine and anything can be done Arnie made her look brand new again.
YouTube - Christine tribute
YouTube - 1969 Trans Am 1 owner barn find I would love this car.

hotrodpc · 10-26-2009, 06:52 AM

Yeah, I'd just be looking for a frame. Sure it can be done, but seems like alot of work, and I'd be afraid of the safety issues, and goofing up the integrity of the frame. There are plenty of rusted up cabs around that the frame is still OK in these years models. Be willing travel a bit, and you will find one for cheap. $100-$200 around here quite often, althoguh the short beds are bit more rare but they are there too. TX isn't that far away from OK.

hotrodpc · 10-26-2009, 07:01 AM

Like this one. Did a search for Chevy frame, then one for chevy chassis. Here you go. A complete 84 SWB frame for $200 south of OKC.

84 chevy swb rolling chassis

brittonschneide · 10-26-2009, 07:27 AM

Great, thanks for all the input. The frame swap would be easier and safer. Im going for more of a hot rod look and the lwb looks too much like a work truck.

10-25-2009, 07:18 PM	#1
brittonschneide Full Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 17	lwb to swb conversion Hey I am currently looking into shortening my 82' c10. Has anyone ever shortened a lwb truck. Also can someone please tell me the demisions of the 82-87 swb truck (the wheel base and bed measurements) thank you!!!

10-26-2009, 05:17 AM	#2
leolkfrm Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N.Y. Posts: 4,300	if you were making a miget truck i can see doing it! otherwise why???? __________________ 4 wheels move the body 2 wheels move the soul B.W.A.I

10-26-2009, 06:52 AM	#4
hotrodpc Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 3,177	Yeah, I'd just be looking for a frame. Sure it can be done, but seems like alot of work, and I'd be afraid of the safety issues, and goofing up the integrity of the frame. There are plenty of rusted up cabs around that the frame is still OK in these years models. Be willing travel a bit, and you will find one for cheap. $100-$200 around here quite often, althoguh the short beds are bit more rare but they are there too. TX isn't that far away from OK. __________________ *Winners NEVER Quit , Quitters NEVER Win !!!*

10-26-2009, 07:01 AM	#5
hotrodpc Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 3,177	Like this one. Did a search for Chevy frame, then one for chevy chassis. Here you go. A complete 84 SWB frame for $200 south of OKC. 84 chevy swb rolling chassis __________________ *Winners NEVER Quit , Quitters NEVER Win !!!*

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10-26-2009, 06:02 AM	#3
gmctrucks Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houston,Texas Posts: 4,035	I have seen it done on TV and I remember they Z cut the frame so it could be welded up better or it would hold up better can be done have you considered looking for a short-bed frame and going from there. It's an idea. I bought the movie Christine and anything can be done Arnie made her look brand new again. YouTube - Christine tribute YouTube - 1969 Trans Am 1 owner barn find I would love this car.

10-26-2009, 07:27 AM	#6
brittonschneide Full Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 17	Great, thanks for all the input. The frame swap would be easier and safer. Im going for more of a hot rod look and the lwb looks too much like a work truck.

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